Four effective methods you can utilize to assist a first responder in recovery

Man in addiction recovery garnering support from his wife

The role that friends and family take on when a loved one struggles with addiction almost resembles the job responsibility of a first responder. 

The feeling of being “on-call” for a person who has the potential to go into crisis at any moment and constantly remaining open to the prospect of intervening for your loved one requires both empathy and vigilance, the same characteristics that first responders use to do their jobs.

Three mental health benefits you can reap by disconnecting from technology

Woman putting her phone down so she can healthily converse with her husband.

First responders are always plugged in and constantly on the go, so it’s essential to occasionally put your phone down and allow yourself to live in the present. 

Think back to when you didn’t take your phone with you into the restroom or converse with your loved ones at the dinner table; you allowed yourself to be present and not multitasking 24/7. 

Four tips that can help first responders get better sleep

First responders are some of the world's most sleep deprived employees

First responders are among the world’s most sleep-deprived professionals due to constantly working 12-16 hour shifts, dealing with work/life stresses, and often post-traumatic stress. Here’s four tips on how to get better sleep!

Police officers can help prevent trauma from becoming PTSI with these tips

How police can prevent ptsi

Did you know 30 percent of first responders develop mental health conditions, such as Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), which is 10 percent higher than the general population? More specifically, in May of 2018, the Department of Justice reported that an estimated 15 percent of police officers were suffering from PTSI.  Responding to critical incidents […]

Learn the difference between high anxiety and an adrenaline rush

Difference between high anxiety and adrenaline

Often it’s difficult for an individual to tell the difference between high anxiety and an adrenaline rush. Both conditions cross intersect in terms of emotions and feelings experienced but are completely different.  As a first responder, you’re likely familiar with experiencing exhaustion, along with surges of high energy. No matter how tired you are, when […]